• Collaborative and positive workplace culture
• Part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed term contract position (1st of July, 2025 to 30th June, 2027)
• Great benefits - salary packaging, extra leave, flexible conditions & more!

At Lung Foundation Australia (LFA) we are passionate about the work we do and the difference we make to the lives of Australians living with, or at risk of, lung disease and lung cancer.

Our values of BE FAIR guide everything we do, and we are proud of our positive and inclusive workplace culture and supportive team environment.

The Project Officer – Consumer Health Literacy position can be based in our Melbourne or Brisbane office.

About the role

Lung Foundation Australia has secured Department of Health and Aged Care (DOHA) funding to deliver an innovative national Consumer Health Literacy project that helps Australians recognise chronic cough as a warning sign of lung disease and seek timely primary-care assessment.

Reporting to the General Manager – Consumer Programs & Partnerships, the Project Officer – Consumer Health Literacy will coordinate the project end to end: from detailed planning and stakeholder governance to campaign roll-out, automated digital journeys, and evaluation. You’ll collaborate with our Marketing & Communications, Digital Evolution, and Information & Support Centre teams, plus a dedicated Health Promotion Officer, to co-design resources and activation strategies that improve health literacy and drive consumer action.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain work plans, timelines, risk registers, budgets and DOHA reports, establishing and servicing the expert steering committee.
• Collaborate with consumers, clinicians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and other partners to co-design resources.
• Source evidence and draft briefs for copywriters and designers, coordinating clinical and consumer reviews, design and distribution of fact sheets and digital content that meet best-practice health-literacy standards.
• Work together with the Health Promotion Officer – to build and launch an automated email journey - that boosts consumer confidence to seek primary-care assessment.
• Track KPIs, analyse outcomes, prepare evaluation reports, identify process improvements and escalate risks promptly.

About you

We are seeking a motivated project officer with experience in coordinating public-health initiatives.

Essential skills and attributes include:

• Tertiary qualification in public health, science, policy or related discipline.
• Proven experience coordinating multi-stakeholder health, education or not-for-profit projects on time and on budget.
• Demonstrated strength in project planning, stakeholder facilitation, problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills - able to engage consumers, clinicians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and government stakeholders with ease.
• Ability to develop health-literacy resources that meet plain-language and cultural-safety principles.
• High-level written communication, problem-solving and presentation skills.
• Competence with Microsoft 365; familiarity with CRM/email platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Campaign Monitor) desirable.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

What we offer you!

At LFA, we are proud of our reputation as a leading workplace, recognised with The Voice Project Best Workplace Award. We are committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for our teams.

Benefits include:

• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,900 per year in living expenses plus $2,650 per year in entertainment expenses.
• Hybrid work arrangements - mix of office and work from home.
• Additional leave including birthday leave, well-being leave and paid parental leave.
• Annual professional development allowance.
• Opportunities to participate in community events and volunteering.
• Rewards and Recognition program.
• Wellness program and social events.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

If you are ready to bring your enthusiasm and expertise to a role where your work matters, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and a current resume.

To find out more about who we are please visit https://lungfoundation.com.au/about/careers/

Lung Foundation Australia is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all applications. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, as are those identifying as LGBTQIA+.